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Prince's purple guitar is for sale on eBay. Asking price: $70,000

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By Jennifer Brett
June 30, 2016

A purple guitar described as having been owned and played by Prince is listed on eBay for $70,000.

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Prince died from an accidental overdose of self-administered fentanyl, a type of synthetic opioid, according to a report from the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office. The findings, released in June, ended speculation about how the music icon died on April 21.

The guitar seller, from The Netherlands, said he bought the item at an auction, and offers it with a Certificate of Authenticity. He has a 100 percent positive feedback rating from past customers. Here is the listing.

The seller posted this clip of Prince in concert playing what he describes as the instrument now up for sale:

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